Folic acid Prescribing at FORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,595
Total Quantity
75.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+22.9%
FORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,595 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,869 to the NHS. This is 22.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,595 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,508 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,869 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,595 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +22.9% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.